[-In The Crimson Pack Territory-]

A deliberate lie was told to Alpha Berrick.

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In order to hide the fact that Lucas is mated with a daughter of a hunter.

And not just from an ordinary hunter but to the president of the Hunters Association.

Unknown to the brother and sister, Alpha Berrick already saw through the lie of his own daughter and son.

Having a unique ability to hack through mind-links of his children was something he has not shared to anyone.

Only his late wife knew about this ability of his.

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The ability to eavesdrop and listen to the mind-link conversations.

When he discovered this ability, Sylvanna warned him not to use it because of the invasion of privacy it entails.

This was during Lucas was still a toddler.

His late wife wanted him to respect the boundaries of their children.

Sylvanna inquired this to her best friend.

Regarding the ability of Alpha Berrick to hack mind-links.

As an ally and their resident witch, she made some few tests on Alpha Berrick and concluded that this only applies to their children.

Even though he promised Sylvanna of not using this ability without the consent of their children, Alpha Berrick felt that he must use his ability in getting to know their son and daughter more.

Knowing how to approach them.

But he never expected to know MORE THAN HE SUPPOSED TO.

"Yeah! She is still trying to adjust to the new reality of being mated to me. Don't worry pops! We will visit her soon and fluffy will protect her while we are away from each other." Lucas told his father.

Selene coached her older brother in making it more believable and convincing.

It was apparent that her older brother was nervous in hiding the fact about Melody's background as a daughter of the president of the Hunters Association.

'Why do you sound so nervous, Luke? Can you speak in a more convincing tone? Make it less obvious that you are lying!' Selene pointed out in their mind-link.

'Will you shut up already? It's already working. Our father is buying it already. So stop nagging me!'

'Melody is like a sister to me! I don't want her to get hurt.'

'Of course I don't want her to get hurt as well. She is MY MATE, for god's sake! Stop thinking badly about our father! Give him a benefit of a doubt.'

'FINE! Just make sure nothing bad happens to Melody.'

'I KNOW!'

Both of them faking a smile to their father.

Hiding their nervousness.

Unaware that their Alpha Berrick could hear them exchanging banters through their mind-link.

Keeping his own pretention as well, acting like he was unaware of the conversation between the siblings.

Their father asked, "Have you mated with her?"

Selene took the tea prepared by Luna Zavy.

Luna Zavy gracefully entered with her special hot citron tea in a tray.

Serving her special guests.

As Luna Zavy placed the tray and poured each of the ancient tea cup, Selene thanked her for the hospitable treatment.

Luna Zavy kept her silence while her special guests discussed.

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"Well not yet! I am planning to do it soon. Once I have earned her trust." Lucas explained to their father.

He added, "Plus, she is starting to warm up to me and I can sense her getting more comfortable now."

Selene rolled her eyes upon hearing her older brother explain.

'Yeah … more comfortable? Really? Assuming much?' Selene quipped in their mind-link.

Lucas only threw her some glares.

Hints of getting annoyed of her constant nagging.

"If I were you son, if you can sense her warming up to you and could sense that she is getting comfortable already. MARK HER!"

"CLAIM HER ALREADY AS YOURS! In your next visit …" their father strongly suggested.

Making Selene spill some of her hot tea and spritzed some of it from her mouth.

Instantly, covering her face from the not lady-like mishap.

Seeing this … Luna Zavy handed Selene a napkin to wipe the mess she made to herself.

While Lucas coughed at the aggressive approach of his father.

-Coughing!-

"Ahem! Ahem!" Lucas trying to soothe his chest.

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"What? Did I say something wrong?"

"Might as well complete the mating process while you are at it. Don't you think Alpha?" Luna Zavy interjected.

Sarcastically pointing out the absurdity of Alpha Berrick's suggestion.

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Both Selene and Lucas smiled and laughed at Luna Zavy's remark and sarcasm.

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She left the three and went over to her children the moment she heard them screaming.

"MOMMY!!! MOMMY!!!"

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Alpha Berrick witnessed his children be at ease in front of him … seeing their smiles and laugh.

Making him forget about the complications of his son being mated with a daughter of a hunter.

Daughter of the president!

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[-In the Royal Hospital-]

At the arrival of Magdeline, Prince Alarick was saved from his own self.

But the problem has reached another turn.

Other Alphas and ministers have witnessed Prince Alarick lose control.

To the point harming their Alpha King.

Unrelentingly making attempts of taking King Alcyd's life.

Though, their Alpha King was protecting his older brother.

Preventing them to apprehend the threat.

"THIS IS MENACING!"

"What are you doing, YOUR HIGHNESS?!?!"

"Prince Alarick has become a threat. He must be apprehended and be accountable for the crimes committed!" Alpha Alister insisted on apprehending their Alpha King's older brother.

Their Alpha King's huge wolf form and his black fur has become more intimidating.

He reminded them of their place.

'KNOW YOUR PLACE!'

'MY OLDER BROTHER IS STILL OF A ROYAL BLOOD!'

'DARE IF YOU MUST! YOUR LIFE WILL BE AT STAKE!'

King Alcyd warned them all.

Magdeline told the others to bring Prince Alarick inside while trying to mediate and diffuse the growing tension amongst the Alphas.

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